Dash of Soot vs Imagine
Where Dash of Soot belongs to Little Greene's range, Imagine is a Sherwin-Williams color. Dash of Soot reads as greige-grey, while Imagine reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dash of Soot (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Imagine (LRV 48), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dash of Soot runs red while Imagine is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Dash of Soot vs Imagine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dash of Soot on one side and Imagine on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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